How to bid on Unaccompanied Housing Wireless Internet for the DEPT of Defense

What the Air Force is buying

Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska needs wireless internet service for all unaccompanied housing rooms. This includes activating internet broadband service with minimum speeds of 500 Mbps download and 25 Mbps upload. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other non-personal services for installation and activation.

Key dates and deadlines

A site visit is scheduled for September 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM CDT at Building 369 Cobb Hall. If you do not have access to Offutt AFB, you must submit a completed EAL request to 2d Lt Liv Nemeck by September 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT. Questions about the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Office by September 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM CDT. Offers are due by September 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM CDT.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for technology firms specializing in internet service provision, network installation, and telecommunications infrastructure. Companies with experience in deploying high-speed wireless internet solutions, particularly in multi-unit residential or dormitory settings, would be well-suited. The work is located in Nebraska.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.

Offers must be submitted via email to 2d Lt Liv Nemeck at [email protected] and Mr. Casey L Hupton at [email protected]. You must return the attached solicitation, signed and filled in appropriately, along with any additional information required by RFO 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items Addendum and any other fill-in provisions.

Tips for a competitive response

Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates your capability to meet or exceed the specified internet speed requirements of 500 Mbps download and 25 Mbps upload. Detail your proposed equipment, installation methodology, and personnel qualifications. Highlight any experience with similar projects, especially those involving secure or government facilities.

Pay close attention to all instructions for filling out and signing the solicitation documents. Double-check that all required attachments and additional information are included in your submission. If you plan to attend the site visit, submit your EAL request well in advance to ensure access to Offutt AFB.